CONFLICTS > Russian Empire [1400s-1917]
- People were not happy with the dictatorship
- The czars had control of everything
- There were a lot of poor serfs that remained loyal to traditional Russian ways
- 1812- The French army invaded Russia
- The Russians wanted freedom
- Russians feared the secret police
- World War I
- Nicholas II gave up the throne in 1917 = end of RE
- Russia was attacked by Napoleon (French) in 1812
- Russians were often shipped to Siberia when they did not obey the laws.
- Many died in Siberia due to the cold climate.]
- European customs were starting to override Russian life.